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Are you obsessed with the 1998 film, "Meet Joe Black"? Take this quiz to find out what happens when death comes knocking on your door and he's incredibly handsome!!
In which year was the premiere of "Meet Joe Black"?
1990
1995
1998
"Meet Joe Black" was released on November 13, 1998. It grossed more than $15 million in its opening weekend at the box office.
2003
"Meet Joe Black" is loosely based on a 1934 film called...
The Black Cat
Death Takes a Holiday
"Death Takes a Holiday" is a 1934 film starring Fredric March, Evelyn Venable, and Guy Standing. It was based on the Italian play, "La Morte in Vacanza," by Alberto Casella.
It Happened One Night
The Thin Man
Who plays the role of William Parrish in "Meet Joe Black"?
Brad Pitt
Rob Osborn
Jake Weber
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins was born on December 31, 1937, in Wales. He currently resides in Malibu, California, and has dual US/UK citizenship.
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How many daughters does Bill Parrish have?
0
1
2
Bill has two daughters, each with different personalities. His wife - their mother - has passed away.
3
Bill is about to celebrate his _____ birthday.
60th
65th
As his 65th birthday approaches, Bill does not want to make a big fuss. However, his eldest daughter plans a big party, down to every little detail. Bill is less interested.
70th
75th
What is the name of Bill's younger daughter?
Allison
Mary
Susan
Susan is portrayed by actress Claire Forlani. She became well-known for her leading role in "Mallrats" in the mid-90s.
Marcia
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What is the name of Bill's older daughter, Susan's sister?
Marcia
Sandra
Allison
Allison is portrayed by actress Marcia Gay Harden. She was born on August 14, 1959, in La Jolla, California.
Bethany
What is Susan's occupation?
Teacher
Martial Arts Instructor
Lawyer
Doctor
Claire Forlani was born in London, England, on December 17, 1971. She is married to actor Dougray Scott.
What is the name of Susan's boyfriend?
Peter
Jack
Drew
Drew is a board member of Bill Parrish's company. He is played by actor Jake Weber.
Joe
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In the beginning of the film, Susan meets a vibrant young man at the ________.
Coffee shop
She finds him very attractive and seems to fancy him immediately. In this scene, they pour cream and sugar in their coffees at the exact same time!
Train station
Bus stop
Hospital entrance
Who is Joe Black?
The waiter at the coffee shop
Death
Susan's boyfriend Drew pushes this character until he provides a first AND last name. Joe Black has a terribly different personality than the guy whose body he "borrows."
Susan's roommate
Allison's husband
What happened to the young man in the coffee shop?
He moved to Mexico
He got hit by a car
The young man was killed by a car. Really this was "Death" taking his body, so that he could go visit with Bill Parrish.
His wife came to pick him up
He choked on his breakfast sandwich
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Speaking about love, Bill tells Susan to "Stay open. Who knows? ____________."
Lightning could strike!
The young man in the coffee shop says the exact phrase to Susan as well: "Lightning could strike." She finds it curious, like a sign.
We could all die!
It's just around the corner
It'll happen when you least expect it
Which actor plays the role of Joe Black?
Tom Cruise
Sean Penn
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt also plays the role of the young man in the coffee shop. Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins acted together in "Legends of the Fall," four years prior, in 1994.
Matt Damon
What is the name of Allison's husband?
John
Quince
Drew often calls Quince "Quincie." Quince is played by actor Jeffrey Tambor.
Anthony
Benjamin
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Where does "Meet Joe Black" take place?
Chicago
New York
Bill takes a helicopter to his office in the city from his mansion. Susan works at a hospital in the city.
London
Los Angeles
What is the name of Bill's company?
Parrish Publishing Company
Parrish Communications
Parrish Communications is on the brink of a merger. However, Bill Parrish wants it done on his terms.
BP Company
Joe Black Enterprises
What does Death discover while in this human form?
Love
It becomes apparent that Death (through Joe) learns what love is. He begins to show feelings, which delays his mission there with Bill.
Money
Tragedy
Relatives
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Who does Joe Black fall in love with?
Allison
Susan
Joe falls in love with Susan, who also loves him back, but she really loves the man from the coffee shop. Bill makes sure that his daughter will always have what she found in the coffee shop.
Lillian
Helen
Who conspires against Bill to help acquire Parrish Communications?
Quince
Drew
Drew convenes the board behind Bill's back. He gets them to agree to take Bill Parrish down and agree to a merger.
Allison
Joe
Why doesn't Bill Parrish want to go through with the merger of his company?
He has worked his whole life for this
"I don't want anyone buying up my life's work! Turning it into something it wasn't meant to be." He wants his work to continue with the same sense of honor and dedication that he put into it.
He is nervous
He wants to retire
He thinks it's too much work
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Joe ventures down to the kitchen and wants to taste this particular food...
Ketchup
Peanut butter
He sees one of the staff members eating peanut butter and wants to try. He licks it off of the spoon and then asks for more!
Mac 'n cheese
Mayonaise
"We all know this deal is as certain as ________."
Tomorrow
Peanut butter and jelly
The sun rising and setting
Death and taxes
Drew says this quote. Joe repeats it, and says, "What an odd pairing." Drew seems confused.
"I want you to sing with rapture and dance like a _______."
Dervish
Bill says this to Susan in her quest for love. "Dervish" is derived from Persian. A dervish is focused on the universal values of love and service.
Ballerina
Rockette
Unicorn
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Where does Joe go to visit Susan?
At the hospital
He realizes, however, that it's not a good idea to go there again. A Jamaican patient at the hospital has recognized him as Death and believes she will soon die. He speaks to her and says he's not there for her, she must stay for now.
At the library
At the coffee shop
At her apartment
What activity is Susan doing when Joe finds her at her father's house?
Sleeping
Reading
Swimming
Susan is swimming and Joe walks into the pool area. She asks him to hand her a towel, then asks what he is doing there. He has a spoon in his hand from the peanut butter.
Singing
Where do Susan and Joe make love?
In her bedroom
In his guest bedroom
In the pool area
This is Joe's first sexual experience. Susan asks him if he loves making love to her more than peanut butter. He says, "Yes. Much more."
In Bill's office
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During Bill's birthday party, Joe is finally revealed to be...
A doctor at Susan's hospital
Bill's next door neighbor
An IRS agent
Now the phrase "Death and Taxes" comes to life for Drew. Bill and Joe use this front to threaten Drew and regain control of his company. In front of the whole board, Drew admits defeat.
The caterer
What appears in the sky at the culmination of Bill's birthday party?
A blimp
Fireworks
There is a huge fireworks display. As everyone is watching the fireworks, Bill and Joe walk away, up over the hill, signifying Bill's death.
A shooting star
A banner plane
After Bill and Joe walk up over the hill, who comes back from the other side?
Allison
Quince
The young man from the coffee shop
Susan tries to chase after her father and Joe, but suddenly she sees the coffee shop man coming toward her. She realizes what has happened and tells him, "I wish you could have known my father."
Joe
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What song is the orchestra playing at the end of the film?
Time After Time
Turn, Turn, Turn
It's a Beautiful Day
What a Wonderful World
"What a Wonderful World" was originally recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1968. Armstrong's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. The version of the song in "Meet Joe Black" is by artist Thomas Newman.
Who convinces Joe that Susan loves the man from the coffee shop and not him?
Quince
Drew
Allison
Bill
Bill becomes upset at Joe when he realizes that Joe is playing a mind game with Susan, and inevitably delaying Bill's impending death!
Toward the end of the film, Joe thanks Susan for...
Loving him
Joe has a weak moment of appreciation. As he prepares to say goodbye to Susan, he thanks her for loving him and giving him a chance to experience feelings.
Teaching him about peanut butter
Being her Dad's pride and joy
Showing him around NYC
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How does Quince know that Allison loves him?
She tells him, "I love you."
She sleeps in the same bed.
She knows the worst thing about him and it's ok.
Joe asks Quince, "How to you know Allison loves you?" Quince replies, "Because she knows the worst thing about me and it's ok." This strikes Joe, as he has not told Susan that he is really Death, so she can't possibly love him fully without knowing all of him.
She cooks him dinner every night.
At the beginning of the film... "Yes. Yes is the answer to your question." What is Bill's question?
Will my company's merger go through?
Am I going to die?
Bill had been asking himself this question in his head "with increased regularity, at odd moments, panting through the extra game of handball, when you ran for the plan in Delhi, when you sat up in bed last night and hit the floor in the office this morning."
Will my daughter find love?
Will I see my wife again?
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